Consultant Ophthalmologist

We're Hiring | Consultant Ophthalmologist

📍 Location: Dubai

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of ophthalmic conditions, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and high-quality eye care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmic consultations, examinations, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Diagnose and manage cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, corneal diseases, and other ophthalmic disorders.
• Perform appropriate ophthalmic surgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise and privileges.
• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including visual acuity assessment, slit-lamp examination, fundoscopy, and intraocular pressure measurement.
• Perform cataract surgery, including phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation, where appropriately trained.
• Evaluate and manage patients with retinal, corneal, anterior segment, and optic nerve disorders.
• Diagnose and manage ocular infections, inflammatory eye conditions, and ophthalmic emergencies.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing, fundus photography, corneal topography, and ocular ultrasound.
• Perform appropriate laser treatments and minor ophthalmic procedures within the authorized scope of practice.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions and develop individualized long-term treatment plans.
• Collaborate with optometrists, ophthalmic technicians, neurologists, endocrinologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.
• Provide patient education regarding eye health, treatment options, surgical risks, recovery, and preventive care.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians and ophthalmic healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, research, and CME activities.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Ophthalmology.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant qualification.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Ophthalmology is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience in Ophthalmology.
• Strong clinical and surgical experience in diagnosing and managing complex ophthalmic conditions.
• Demonstrated competence in ophthalmic diagnostic procedures and relevant surgical interventions.
• Experience in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, retinal disorders, or corneal diseases is highly desirable.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai, subject to applicable qualification and experience requirements.
• Excellent clinical judgment, surgical skills, communication, leadership, and patient-management abilities.

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Modern, well-equipped ophthalmology facilities with advanced diagnostic and surgical technologies.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.